About NGC 6025 (C95)

NGC 6025 stands out as a well-known observing object and presents itself as a diffuse object. It is relatively bright.

Current visibility

Right now it is at about 2° altitude and reaches 29° around 03:51 AM.

It does not reach a useful observing altitude today.

Observing conditions matter, contrast improves away from light pollution.

Observing tips

This makes it a good target for beginners.

What to expect

It offers less structure than some of the brightest galaxies.

Type

Open Cluster

Constellation

Triangulum Australe

Distance

2508 ly

Size

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Very Easy

Magnitude

5.1